Dr Salwana Md. Jaafar, Assistant Lecturer from the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), embarked on a two-week transformative journey to Stanford University. Funded by Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and supported by UBD, Dr Salwana’s visit was a pivotal component of a collaborative project involving IBER, the...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) in conjunction with the UBD Open Day, successfully hosted its much-anticipated Research Open Day on 3rd and 4th February 2024, bringing the community closer to the university’s research initiatives. With the theme “UBD Research and Sustainable Development Goals,” the event aimed to underline the pivotal role of research in addressing societal...Read More
As a firm advocate of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), Universiti Brunei Darussalam’s (UBD) multi-pronged approach to sustainability cuts across all facets of key university operations and principles. The Sultanate’s premier institution, UBD stands poised to be a key driver for sustainable development in Brunei Darussalam. The vision is clear: to cultivate...Read More
The Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) conducted a community outreach programme in collaboration with a local non-governmental organisation, Biodiversity and Natural History Society (BruWILD) on Friday 29th September 2023. The main theme of the activity was to allow participants which consisted of children and young adults to get up...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) launched the “Ferntastic Brunei” book on 26th September 2023 at the Simpur Cafe, UBD. The book and poster on unique ferns of Brunei Darussalam, which is a collaborative project between UBD and local Non-Government Organization (NGO) Biodiversity and Natural History Society (BruWILD) was launched by UBD Vice Chancellor Dr Hazri Haji...Read More
The Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) collaborated with the Forestry Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) to co-organize a Community Outreach Programme entitled “Biodiversity Watch”. The pilot programme was launched on the 25th of September 2023 at the Tropical Biodiversity Centre (TBC), Forestry Department, Sg Liang in...Read More
Universiti Brunei Darussalam School of Business and Economic (UBD SBE) organised the 4th International Conference on Business, Economics, and Finance (ICBEF), which was officiated by Pg Datin Seri Paduka Hjh Zety Sufina Pg Dato Paduka Haji Sani, Deputy Minister of Finance at the Ministry of Finance and Economy, Brunei Darussalam The conference, which was held...Read More
Researchers from the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) and the Faculty of Science (FOS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) have successfully mapped the world’s first genome of Bunga Simpur (Dillenia suffruticosa), Brunei Darussalam’s national flower. This study was conducted in collaboration with researchers from SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Biodiversity Medicine (BD-MED), Singapore, which last...Read More
[Lombok, Indonesia] – Mantuka Aswad, Brunei’s sole entry at the 2023 Shell Eco-marathon (Asia-Pacific and the Middle East), has achieved a significant milestone as the first team from Brunei Darussalam to successfully pass the rigorous technical inspection at first attempt. This remarkable achievement showcases the team from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Perkasa Darussalam’s skills, dedication,...Read More
For 15 enthusiastic participants, a unique opportunity awaited them as they embarked on a 12-day tropical rainforest field course programme, where they delved deep into the heart of the Ulu Temburong rainforest to conduct research projects and engage in a range of activities designed to enhance their understanding of this captivating ecosystem. The Tropical Research...Read More
